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A lot of cyclists in big towns and citys wear cycling helmets as a matter of choice because with the large volume of traffic becoming worse an accident is more likely than ever and if you have an accident even if it's not your fault then the better your helmet the more chance you have of escaping without a head injury.

Cycling helmets have to pass certain standards but are not as effective as say a motorcycle helmet (but then you would look a bit silly riding a bike with a motorcycle helmet on wouldn't you). Cycling helmets are designed and tested to withstand impact equivalent to a rider travelling at 12 mph falling onto a kerb from 1 metre, although this may not seem a lot just consider that your head is not designed or tested to withstand hitting the kerb at any speed!

Cycling helmets are made from expanded foam polystyrene, the same as some coffee cups at the office, this polystyrene acts as a sort of crumple zone and for this reason it should be a snug fit, if your helmet is loose then it's not much use to you. If you have had a cycling helmet before or you already know your hat/head size then that is really useful when ordering a new helmet, a lot of manufacturers supply soft foam pads with the helmet to pad it out and some have a sizing ring that you can adjust to get the perfect fit to your head

As a rule the more expensive helmets tend to be the most comfortable (and if it's not comfortable you won't want to wear it), some may also have a crash replacement policy which means that they will replace the helmet at reduced cost if you do have an accident and need a new one, expensive helmets also tend to have more air vents and maximum airflow to keep your head cool, so it's best to buy the most expensive helmet that your budget allows, after all it's your head.

Just because you are wearing a cycling helmet to protect yourself it hasn't got to be boring, helmets come in all shapes and styles from full face to BMX jelly bean and threre are some very stylish ladies & womens cycling helmets such as Diamante and Istinto which combine style and elegance with protection.

Childrens cycling helmets are also available and should be encouraged, child cyclists account for over six and a half per cent of all road cyclists but are three times more likely to die from a cycling accident than an adult cyclist and cycling helmets can reduce head injuries by up to eighty five per cent.